Video Formats Archive

Video Formats

Ever wonder why a video that will play on one device, won’t play on another? Well that all comes down to video formats and which video format works with which players. Trying to figure out which video format is needed for the device you have can at times be a real head scratcher. After all, most of us just want to play a video with ease on whatever device we choose. Knowing a little bit about video formats can help make that process a whole lot easier.

When it comes to video there are so many file formats and more coming every day that keeping track of them all can be daunting. Not to worry, that’s what these posts are all about. We have the video format breakdown. Whether you want to learn about what video formats like MKV, AVI, and FLV have to offer or just want to know which video formats will work with your devices, you can find that information in these posts.

RealMedia™ HD (RMHD) RMHD is the answer for today’s consumer demand for higher definition videos. Videos consumed on multiple devices are often viewed from 1080p up to 4K. However, large file sizes of these HD videos have become a serious challenge not only for storage reasons but also due to limited network bandwidth for

ITS SO EASY TO CONVERT FILES WITH REALPLAYER RealPlayer takes the headache out of trying to figure out what video format your device supports. Once you’ve uploaded the videos to your RealCloud account they are converted automatically to play on your smartphone, tablet, with RealTimes. Looking to convert a video to a specific format?

Have you ever had a video on your computer that you didn’t want everyone else to see? Maybe you were creating a surprise video for a family member and you didn’t want them to know about it. Perhaps it was content that you wouldn’t feel comfortable if your child stumbled upon it while using

We love hearing from users of our products. When features aren’t working the way you think they should, we want to help. That’s the idea behind Ask RealPlayer. We’re going to be providing answers to those questions straight from our product experts. Think of Ask RealPlayer as your buddy that works at RealPlayer. Please

Flash video is all over the Internet, but at the same time Flash video on the Internet is a dying format. On one hand, you see Flash used on all of the major streaming video sites like YouTube or Facebook. On the other hand, Flash is jumping into the dustbin of history — its

Navigating the world of video file formats can get confusing, even more so when it comes to playing video on different types of devices. Not all videos can play on all types of devices. In fact, there are plenty of smartphones that can’t play FLV videos. Before you even start downloading videos, it’s best

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If you like acronyms, particularly for digital media, you’re going to get your fill here. In this case, we’re talking about Advanced Video Coding High Definition (AVCHD) and like other acronyms it can be a bit confusing. The essential message is that you can shoot and edit high-definition (HD) video with AVCHD camcorders, and

The unique capability of motion pictures to tell stories in ways that no other medium can is a true art. But as archaic as the saying goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words” still has meaning in today’s fast pace society. Some videos are so beautifully shot that each frame is a perfect

HOW TO BURN A DVD WITH REALPLAYER Updated March 2017 DVDs are a great way to create and share compilations of family videos or create a disc of videos just for kids. You can watch your favorite home movies on DVDs with family and friends or bring them along in the car so kids